United States onlyFor more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture.
Our Specialty Lines team is currently seeking a Sr Business Systems Analyst in our Worcester, MA location or remote work arrangement. This is a full time, exempt role.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) serves as a primary contact for any questions related to how the system works from both a business and technical perspective. The BSA performs business analysis tasks through specialization in understanding the business usage of Information Technology (IT) and helping technology add value to the business. They understand and are comfortable with a variety of technical architectures and platforms. They understand IT capabilities and which applications in an organization align to business functions. The BSA may also specialize in a specific set of technologies or applications an organization uses to deliver business solutions. The BSA typically works on projects integrating business process, business rules and business data with technology to meet business requirements.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- Collaborate with business partners to understand business requirements and establish solutions
- Partner with the IT BAs and technical teams, such as architects, software developers and QA analysts to understand and define system goals/capabilities; develops business and technical requirements in alignment with the system goals/capabilities across multiple platforms with increasing strategic depth of knowledge
- Has responsibility for creating and may lead a team in creation of business and/or technical requirements, rules and processes using various techniques, such as user interface design, and prototyping, data modeling, and solution configuration techniques
- Works independently and actively mentors other team members on the following activities: Understanding system interdependencies and evaluates impact with project teams during all phases of a project Building standards, processes and procedures, and guidelines for project team members
- May lead technical groups in revising logic for performance efficiency
- May lead system and user acceptance testing efforts
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as information technology, computer science
- Requires 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience identifying and defining business/technical requirements and processes using business analysis techniques that are appropriate and effective based on the size and complexity of a project
- Must be eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (i.e Lawful Permanent Residence or US Citizen)
- Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams
- Applies operational level thinking when developing business solutions
- Experience with multiple types of the following data management activities Data mapping, Data modeling, Data queries and Analysis Data Profiling, Data Integration Defining business/transformation rules in support of Data Migration
- Experience in understanding database types and the associated components Stored Procedures Stored Functions Packages Triggers
- Proven ability to mentor others
- Displays proficiency in at least one of the specialization areas (Functional, Data, Decision, UX, and Business Rules)
- Advanced core BSA skills: Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Good interpersonal skills, good facilitation, negotiation and consensus building skills
- Detail oriented and committed to a high level of accuracy
- Adapts quickly to new technologies and changing business requirements
- Ability to quickly troubleshoot problems that may arise in work products
- Willingness and ability to change business functions on an as needed basis
- Willingness to “own” an issue and follow through effectively until said issue is resolved
BONUS POINTS FOR:
- Pega Platform Knowledge
- Understanding of Pega’s case lifecycle, data modeling, decision rules, and user interface capabilities.
- Familiarity with Pega terminology (e.g., work objects, flows, stages, rulesets)
- Ability to translate business requirements into Pega-specific features. Testing & Validation
- Participation in UAT and validation of Pega applications against business requirements.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.
BENEFITS:
We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
- On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
- Click here for the full list of Benefits
EEO statement:
The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at:HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.
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Compensation:
The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
